A Grand Slam should be seen as 'stepping stone' - Dawson column
In his latest BBC Sport column, England World Cup winner Matt Dawson discusses Steve Borthwick's side's perfect autumn and how the next step will be winning a Grand Slam.
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Altman describes OpenAI’s forthcoming AI device as more peaceful and calm than the iPhone
Altman and Ive tease a simple AI device aimed at calm, distraction-free computing, launching within two years.
techcrunch.com
What do Murray Watt and climate activists have in common? | Fiona Katauskas
It’s all in the timingSee more of Fiona Katauskas’s cartoons here Continue reading...
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Israel kills four Palestinians as attacks continue despite Gaza ceasefire
Palestinians face renewed killings, raids and settler attacks as Israel pushes past agreed ceasefire lines.
aljazeera.com
G20 fails to deliver on sovereign debt distress
Hopes that world leaders would use the G20 summit to tackle sovereign debt distress were dashed.
aljazeera.com
UK supermarkets set to be hit by higher business rates after Treasury U-turn
Chancellor expected to use Budget to include large retail premises in the top band of the property-based levy
ft.com
Amorim's Man Utd hit new low as 10-man Everton win after Gueye red
Ruben Amorim's Manchester United era hit a new low as they lost 1-0 to an Everton side playing over 75 minutes with 10 men after Idrissa Gueye's red card for striking team-mate Michael Keane.
skysports.com
Viola Fletcher, Oldest Survivor of the Tulsa Race Massacre, Dies at 111
Viola Fletcher in 2023. The Greenwood neighborhood of Tulsa, Okla., that became known as “Black Wall Street” took years to build — and one night of violence to destroy.
nytimes.com
Man Utd and Liverpool monitor Vinicius - Tuesday's gossip
Vinicius Junior will not sign a new contract at Real Madrid, while Liverpool have held concrete talks over a move for Antoine Semenyo.
bbc.com
How the Peace Plan Looks to Ukraine and Russia
After a Russian missile attack in Ternopil, western Ukraine.
nytimes.com
Army Chief Says France Must ‘Accept Losing Our Children,’ Igniting Uproar
France’s army chief, Gen. Fabien Mandon, told a gathering of mayors that they must become the messengers of a new French resolve in an unstable European continent.
nytimes.com
Trump Is Boosting MAGA X Accounts Operating Overseas
A new feature on X revealed that many influential MAGA accounts are not actually based in the US. President Donald Trump has continued sharing their posts anyway.
wired.com
Gaza Humanitarian Foundation Is Closing
The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation said it had succeeded in delivering million of meals in the war-torn enclave, but some Palestinian were killed trying to obtain them.
nytimes.com
Everton's Gueye sent off for clash with team-mate Keane
Everton's Idrissa Gueye is sent off for clashing with team-mate Michael Keane during the Premier League match at Manchester United.
bbc.com
Whitlock plans to come out of retirement and fight for 2028 Olympic place
Max Whitlock has declared his intention to come out of retirement and target a place at the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028.
skysports.com
Hands on with Stickerbox, the AI-powered sticker maker for kids
Stickerbox turns kids’ ideas into printable stickers, blending AI magic with hands-on coloring for a surprisingly creative, "screen-light" play experience.
techcrunch.com
France seeks progress on nuclear talks as Iran top diplomat to visit Paris
France prepares to host Iran’s foreign minister in Paris for high-stakes talks on nuclear and regional tensions.
aljazeera.com
Gueye sent off for striking Everton team-mate Keane vs Man Utd
Everton midfielder Idrissa Gueye was sent off for striking team-mate Michael Keane at the start of the Toffees' game with Manchester United on Monday Night Football.
skysports.com
Pentagon threatens senator with military legal action over ‘seditious’ video
Defence department says it will investigate unspecified allegations against Democratic senator Mark Kelly
ft.com
Carra: Why's Salah silent? He only speaks when he needs a new contract
Jamie Carragher has called on Mohamed Salah to front up to the media amid Liverpool's slump, like he did last season when he needed a new contract or was awarded man of the match.
skysports.com
New Studies of Dog DNA Shed Light on Pets and People
New studies of canine genetics shed light on the diversity of dogs and our longstanding, still-evolving relationship to them.
nytimes.com
NASA’s 2025 Astronaut Candidates: Shaping Artemis Exploration
When NASA’s 2025 astronaut candidates arrived at the agency’s Johnson Space Center in Houston this fall, they stepped into history, sharing a common mission to master the skills and teamwork that d...
nasa.gov
Pentagon says it is investigating US senator over ‘illegal orders’ video
Pentagon suggests Mark Kelly, an ex-Navy captain, could be court-martialled for urging military to defy unlawful orders.
aljazeera.com
Klopp's 'connector' - who is new Swansea boss Matos?
Inspired by Jose Mourinho, known as Jurgen Klopp's 'connector' at Liverpool, backed by Luka Modric, now Vitor Matos has the challenge of becoming his own man at Swansea City.
bbc.com
US judge dismisses criminal charges against James Comey, Letitia James
The court found that lawyer Lindsey Halligan had been illegally appointed to her role as acting US attorney under Trump.
aljazeera.com
'My career's just not complete' - Whitlock comes out of retirement
Three-time Olympic gold medallist Max Whitlock is to come out of retirement to target a place at the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028.
bbc.com
'He only speaks when he gets MOTM or wants a new deal' | Carra questions Salah silence
Jamie Carragher questioned why Liverpool's Mohamed Salah hasn't spoken out about the club's poor run of form this season.
skysports.com
Trump administration ends temporary immigration status for Myanmar citizens
Myanmar faces an ongoing civil war that has caused widespread displacement, leading the US to warn against travel there.
aljazeera.com
AWS is spending $50B build AI infrastructure for the US government
AWS has been working with the U.S. government since 2011 and is now building AI infrastructure specifically for the entity.
techcrunch.com
Anthropic releases Opus 4.5 with new Chrome and Excel integrations
Anthropic has launched Opus 4.5, the latest version of its flagship model, with new integrations into Chrome and Excel.
techcrunch.com
X-energy rides nuclear wave, raises $700M Series D
The small modular reactor startup is capitalizing on surging interest from tech companies and data center developers.
techcrunch.com
Our Favorite Unbound Merino Wool T-Shirts Are on Sale for Black Friday
WIRED's pick for best travel T-shirt is on sale for Black Friday. Expand your merino wardrobe with these deals.
wired.com
'It's changed my outlook on things' - Hoy on cancer diagnosis
Six-time Olympic cycling champion Sir Chris Hoy says his prostate cancer diagnosis has changed his outlook on life.
bbc.com
New NASA HEAT and My NASA Data Resources Bring Space Weather Science into Classrooms
As the Sun enters a period of heightened activity, students now have a new way to explore its powerful effects on Earth and space. NASA’s Heliophysics Education Activation Team (NASA HEAT), in coll...
nasa.gov
‘Blind spots’ but no institutional bias: key points after MPs question senior BBC figures
A parliamentary select committee has questioned Michael Prescott, the adviser who wrote the memo that led to the resignation of the BBC’s director general, Tim DavieSenior figures running and advis...
theguardian.com
The Guardian view on UN climate talks: they reveal how little time is left | Editorial
A fragile Cop30 consensus is a win. But only a real bargain between rich and poor nations can weather the climate shocks that are comingThis year’s UN climate talks in Brazil’s Belém ended without...
theguardian.com
‘It’s hell for us here’: Mumbai families suffer as datacentres keep the city hooked on coal
As Mumbai sees increased energy demand from new datacenters, particularly from Amazon, the filthiest neighbourhood in one of India’s largest cities must keep its major coal plantsEach day, Kiran Ka...
theguardian.com
'Slender Man' stabber who knifed her classmate 19 times aged 12 captured after escape
Morgan Geyser who stabbed a classmate nearly to death in 2014 to please online character Slender Man was caught at a truck stop.
bbc.com
Amazon to invest $50bn in AI for US government customers
The US federal government seeks to develop tailored AI solutions and drive significant cost savings.
aljazeera.com
Volunteers in Gaza care for animals amid war and destruction
In war-torn Gaza, volunteers fight to save hungry and abandoned animals.
aljazeera.com
Thousands mourn Hezbollah commander killed by Israel
Thousands gathered in Beirut at the funeral of Hezbollah commander Haytham Ali Tabatabai, a day after Israel killed him.
aljazeera.com
US judge dismisses charges against James Comey and Letitia James
Ruling found the appointment of Donald Trump ally Lindsey Halligan as prosecutor was unconstitutional
ft.com
How the dealmaker replaced the diplomat in Trump’s America
The sidelining of the state department and reliance on envoys will come at a cost
ft.com
Palestinians mourn loved ones killed as Israel violates fragile ceasefire
Despite the US-backed ceasefire, Palestinians are burying their slain loved ones as Israel violates the truce again.
aljazeera.com
Associated Press, Trump argue Oval Office access in federal appeals court
White House barred AP when it declined to refer to the 'Gulf of Mexico' as the 'Gulf of America' after Trump renamed it.
aljazeera.com
Tehran shrouded in thick smog as Iran burns dirty fuel amid energy crisis
Nearly 59,000 Iranians die prematurely due to air pollution in year to March, according to officials.
aljazeera.com
Republika Srpska’s ruling party declares victory in presidential vote
Republika Srpska's ruling party has declared victory and the opposition has claimed fraud in presidential elections.
aljazeera.com
'It's not going to be easy!' | In-form Littler out to defend world title
Watch Luke Littler's instant reaction to the World Darts Championship draw as he is set to face Darius Labanauskas.
skysports.com
NASA Citizen Science Toolkit for Librarians
NASA’s Toolkit for Librarians can help you share NASA citizen science opportunities with your patrons and community members. Rural and urban libraries, informal educators, youth group leaders, and...
nasa.gov
Cancer diagnosis 'in some ways improved my life' - Hoy
Six-time Olympic gold medallist Sir Chris Hoy says his terminal cancer diagnosis has improved his life "in some ways" because it has changed his outlook.
bbc.com
Ukraine allies give cautious welcome to ‘modified’ peace framework
Trump claims 'big progress', but signs of discord from Russia as Putin aide Ushakov says revisions 'unsuitable for us'.
aljazeera.com
Jimmy Cliff obituary
One of the greatest stars of Jamaican reggae known for his 1969 hit Many Rivers to Cross and the film The Harder They ComeThe singer and songwriter Jimmy Cliff, who has died aged 81, was one of Jam...
theguardian.com
Roya Mahboob Seeks New Ways to Educate Afghan Girls Under Taliban Rule
Ms. Mahboob, at the Doha Forum in Qatar in 2022, said her organizations “rely on encrypted channels, local partners and small community networks of women” to continue educating girls in Afghanistan.
nytimes.com
Namibia’s New Minister of Health and Social Services Reimagines Health Care
Dr. Esperance Luvindao, who leads the country’s health and social services and is the youngest health minister in Africa, has ambitious plans.
nytimes.com
City Lights and Atmospheric Glow
JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) astronaut Kimiya Yui captured this photo of southern Europe and the northwestern Mediterranean coast from the International Space Station as it orbited 261...
nasa.gov
Champion Littler starts Worlds against Labanauskas
Luke Littler will begin the defence of his PDC world title against Darius Labanauskas in December.
bbc.com
Brazil’s Supreme Court panel votes to keep Bolsonaro in police custody
Four justices voted to keep the former right-wing president in police custody after his ankle monitor was damaged.
aljazeera.com
NFL playoff race: Chiefs, Bills, Cowboys in danger of missing out
The 2025 playoff race is heating up, with just six weeks of the regular season left and plenty pushing for position or precariously placed clinging on to a spot. Here, we take a look at the teams i...
skysports.com
'Johnny who? Why Keefer's rise is posing world ranking questions'
American Johnny Keefer is on the verge of securing a Masters spot after moving into the world's top 50 but his rise is posing questions about the world ranking algorithms, writes Iain Carter.
bbc.com
What is really behind Greg Abbott’s ‘war on Sharia’
Like other US officials, Texas Governor Greg Abbott is whipping up Islamophobia for political gain.
aljazeera.com
The Oura Ring 4 Is $100 off Ahead of Black Friday
This sophisticated smart ring is marked down to just $249, and tracks a ton of health data.
wired.com
Littler opens world title defence against Labanauskas as Greaves faces Gurney
Luke Littler will begin his World Darts Championship defence against Darius Labanauskas, with Beau Greaves facing Daryl Gurney and Fallon Sherrock taking on Dave Chisnall in the first round at Alex...
skysports.com
Trump wants to revive the Rush Hour franchise. Is he eyeing a return to Hollywood?
The US president has reportedly asked Paramount for a fourth instalment of the cop comedy starring Chris Tucker and Jackie Chan. Whether he wants an acting credit or has suddenly come over all incl...
theguardian.com
World Darts Championship 2026: Dates, format, how to watch- and who challenge Litter?
Everything you need to know ahead of the World Darts Championship 2026 including the key dates, format, prize money, and who can challenge Luke Littler...
skysports.com
A new AI benchmark tests whether chatbots protect human wellbeing
Most AI benchmarks measure intelligence and instruction-following rather than psychological safety. Humane Bench evaluates models based on core principles of human flourishing, prioritizing wellbei...
techcrunch.com
Amid GPS and Ride-Hailing, the Allure of London’s Black Cab Endures
In a world of GPS and car-hailing apps, some Londoners still want to drive a traditional black cab. First, they must memorize thousands of city streets.
nytimes.com
Tala Madani: Daughter BWASM review – filthy pot shots from a bad mum and her AI offspring
Pilar Corrias, LondonThe Iranian-born US artist cleverly uses AI-generated robot children to show she has had enough of women being treated like mechanical automatons for childbirth and careWhat’s...
theguardian.com
Skye Gyngell, Chef Who Championed ‘Slow Food,’ Dies at 62
Skye Gyngell, then owner of Petersham Nurseries Cafe, where she was awarded her first Michelin star, in Richmond, England, in 2011.
nytimes.com
Reeves expected to reveal cut in growth forecasts for next five years in budget
OBR has reportedly downgraded predictions after review that blames lack of investment under ToriesCould you do better than Reeves as chancellor? Play our interactive budget gameBusiness live – late...
theguardian.com
Nancy in advanced talks about becoming next Celtic manager
Celtic are close to appointing Columbus Crew boss Wilfried Nancy as their new manager.
skysports.com
‘The worst one presented’: Sudan rejects US-led ceasefire proposal
Sudan’s army chief Abdel-Fattah al-Burhan blasted a new US-led ceasefire plan as “the worst one presented."
aljazeera.com
Steinbrenner: 'Ideal' for Yankees to lower payroll
Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner claimed it was too early in the offseason to determine his team's payroll range for the 2026 season, but he'd prefer that the number drop from the $319 million he sai...
espn.com
Who was Caravaggio’s black-winged god of love? What this masterpiece reveals about the rogue genius
In three thrilling works by Caravaggio, the same boy’s face crops up. As one – the astonishing Victorious Cupid – arrives in Britain, we ask: who was this anarchic model and muse?The boy howls as h...
theguardian.com
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao accused of facilitating payments to Hamas
Crypto tycoon pardoned by Donald Trump faces US court complaint from families of victims of October 7 attack
ft.com
Facebook takes on Reddit with launch of nicknames for Facebook Groups
Facebook users can protect their privacy in Groups using a new nicknames feature.
techcrunch.com
Grisly Killings of a Married Couple Spark New Sectarian Unrest in Syria
Syrian soldiers walk past an abandoned movie theater in downtown Homs on Friday. Homs has long been a microcosm of Syria’s sectarian fault lines.
nytimes.com
Herman Miller Is Having a Surprise Flash Sale on Office Chairs
Early Black Friday discounts—and a flash sale—help bring down the price of the iconic Herman Miller Aeron.
wired.com
'They traded me on draft night': Derik Queen sets record straight after Falcons name-drop troll
The Pelicans rookie already marked his calendar for the Hawks after the Falcons poked fun at him.
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Former MrBeast content strategist is building an AI tool for creator ideation and analytics
Palo is tool for short video creators to gain insights into what is working for them.
techcrunch.com
Lords rules and culture make it easy for peers to abuse privileged position
Unreformed system means peers can profit by taking outside roles based on insider knowledge and access Two peers suspended from House of Lords for breaking lobbying rulesRichard Dannatt, the former...
theguardian.com
Jill Freud, Love Actually actor and inspiration for Lucy in Narnia books, dies aged 98
The actor ran her own theatre company and was described by her daughter Emma as ‘feisty, outrageous, kind, loving and mischievous’Jill Freud, a stage star who was also the inspiration for the chara...
theguardian.com
MPs to question key BBC figures amid editorial crises – latest updates
Michael Prescott, author of leaked memo, chair Samir Shah and board members Robbie Gibb and Caroline Thomson to appear at select committeeThe BBC has been in crisis since the sudden resignation of...
theguardian.com
US tech stocks extend rebound
Nasdaq buoyed by investor hopes for Fed rate cut in December
ft.com
New poll shows Latino support for Trump is slipping after gains in 2024
The Pew Research Center's survey of Latinos show majorities disapprove of the president, especially his policies on the economy and immigration.
npr.org
Draper makes return from injury next month in UTS London Grand Final, live on Sky
British number one Jack Draper will make a return from injury in the UTS London Grand Final, live on Sky Sports.
skysports.com
What Kilian Jornet Packs to Climb Every 14er in the Mountain West in 31 days
The world's greatest skyrunner shares the shoes, fitness tracker, and practices that let him climb every mountain in the Western United States in just 31 days.
wired.com
Race for fitness! Palmer spotted in high spirits at Chelsea training!
Cole Palmer rejoins first-team training at Chelsea after his toe injury ahead of a big week, with matches against Barcelona and Arsenal!
skysports.com
US and Ukraine draft new 19-point peace plan but defer biggest decisions
The most politically sensitive elements left for Trump and Zelenskyy to discuss
ft.com
Putin’s Win-Win: Take a Russia-Friendly Peace Deal, or Fight On
An image released by Russian state media last week shows President Vladimir V. Putin inside the Kremlin on Wednesday. He has said Moscow was content to pursue its interests “through armed confronta...
nytimes.com
Hollywood’s dark era: where did all the colour from movies go?
Blockbuster sequel Wicked: For Good has become the latest film to receive complaints about both the lack of colour and the inconsistent lightingWe all know the late-night slog of finding something...
theguardian.com
‘We used a beachball as an alien!’ John Carpenter on his gloriously shonky sci-fi comedy Dark Star
‘The control room buttons were upside-down ice-cube trays, one space suit had a dish-drying rack on it – and the special effects guy wrote the theme tune lyrics’In 1970, I partnered with Dan O’Bann...
theguardian.com
US banks scramble to assess data theft after hackers breach financial tech firm
U.S. banking giants including JPMorgan Chase, Citi, and Morgan Stanley are working to identify what data was stolen in a recent cyberattack on a New York financial firm.
techcrunch.com
Winston stars and Pickens soars in NFL plays of the week
New York Giants quarterback Jameis Winston's candidate for play of the year and a spectacular catch from Dallas Cowboys receiver George Pickens top the best of the plays from week 12 of the NFL sea...
bbc.com
Scotland men maintain 100% record at curling Euros
Scotland's men maintain their 100% record at the European Curling Championships with a 9-4 win over Denmark.
bbc.com
Jimmy Cliff, Jamaican reggae music pioneer, dies at 81
The singer recorded more than 30 albums and won two Grammys during his six-decade career.
aljazeera.com
This art is rubbish: why artists meticulously recreate our trash – so well they even confuse cleaners
Resin fruit peel, bronze bin bags and marble loo rolls are among the items of detritus being immortalised by artists – and fetching a high priceGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailOn the sec...
theguardian.com
Momentic raises $15M to automate software testing
AI testing startup Momentic has raised $15 million in a Series A round led by Standard Capital, with participation from Dropbox Ventures. Existing investors at Y Combinator, FCVC, Transpose Platfor...
techcrunch.com
This startup wants to build a fusion reactor — on a boat
Startups are still racing to build the world's first commercial fusion power plant on land, but Maritime Fusion thinks the path will be easier out at sea.
techcrunch.com
The 10 Best Home Arcade Machines (2025), Tested and Reviewed
Rewind to the classic games of the ’70s and ’80s with a WIRED-tested home arcade machine.
wired.com
Amazon Is Using Specialized AI Agents for Deep Bug Hunting
Born out of an internal hackathon, Amazon’s Autonomous Threat Analysis system uses a variety of specialized AI agents to detect weaknesses and propose fixes to the company’s platforms.
wired.com
Purdue No. 1; Arizona up to 2 in men's hoops poll
The Arizona Wildcats continue to climb, jumping two spots to hit the No. 2 ranking on The Associated Press men's college basketball poll, while Purdue continues to be tops with 46 of 61 first-place...
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A make-or-break week for the UK government – podcast
It is finally budget week, so Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss the context of Rachel Reeves’s big moment and how high the stakes are. Plus, Kiran talks about what happened behind the scenes of...
theguardian.com
Men's AP Top 25 poll Week 3 reaction: What to know about every team
The third in-season men's AP Top 25 poll for 2025-26 is out. Here's what next for every team in the standings.
espn.com
Revolut hits $75B valuation in new capital raise
The deal was led by Coatue, Greenoaks, Dragoneer and Fidelity. Investors including Nvidia's NVentures, Andreessen Horowitz, Franklin Templeton, and other backers advised by T. Rowe Price Associates...
techcrunch.com
UK wildfires devastated more areas in 2025 than at any time since records began, figures show
Firefighters call for long-term investment and say UK is dangerously underprepared as climate crisis worsensWildfires have devastated more moorland, forests and fields in the UK this year than at a...
theguardian.com
Bad Omens review – anthemic songs and pillars of fire dampened by arena nerves
OVO Hydro, GlasgowNoah Sebastian’s vocals switch deftly from croon to scream to whisper, but the genre-hopping US metalcore band lack chemistry on the big stageMelodic metalcore band Bad Omens are...
theguardian.com
The boy who started and survived the Syrian war
A boy who grew up during Syria's war reveals the untold origins of the conflict and the fight for his nation's freedom.
aljazeera.com
Why did ancient people build massive, mysterious mounds in Louisiana?
Hunter-gatherers at Poverty Point may have built its massive earthworks not under the command of chiefs, but as part of a vast, temporary gathering of egalitarian communities seeking spiritual harm...
sciencedaily.com
US and Ukraine announce revised peace plan: this is what we know
After talks in Geneva, US and Ukrainian officials agreed any deal should “fully uphold” Ukraine’s sovereignty.
aljazeera.com
Jimmy Cliff, Reggae Icon, Dies at 81
Jimmy Cliff performing in Le Castellet, France in 1976.
nytimes.com
Swansea appoint ex-Liverpool coach Matos as manager
Swansea City appoint former Maritimo boss Vitor Matos as their new head coach two weeks after sacking Alan Sheehan.
bbc.com
Reggae legend Jimmy Cliff dies, aged 81
The musician was known for hits like You Can Get It If You Really Want and I Can See Clearly Now.
bbc.com
Middlesbrough appoint Hellberg as head coach
Middlesbrough appoint Swede Kim Hellberg as their new head coach to replace Rob Edwards, who departed for Wolves.
bbc.com
Chinese exporters charge Russia more for war supplies as sanctions bite
Price increases show that western restrictions are limiting Moscow’s capabilities, Bank of Finland research finds
ft.com
Wales call up quartet for South Africa match
Uncapped prop Garyn Phillips is among four players called into the Wales squad to face world champions South Africa.
bbc.com
Still Pushing Pineappples review – Black Lace trouper on sad disco circuit from Blackpool to Benidorm
Kim Hopkins’ documentary follows Dene Michael, of 1980s novelty pop act Black Lace, as he belts out the band’s hits – though it misses out a key part of his lifeThis sweet, sad documentary – which...
theguardian.com
Bollywood ‘He-Man’ Dharmendra Deol dies at 89
Action film star appeared in more than 300 films in a career spanning more than six decades.
aljazeera.com
Middlesbrough beat Championship rivals to appointment of new boss Hellberg
Middlesbrough have announced the appointment of new boss Kim Hellberg to replace Rob Edwards.
skysports.com
Israel fires military commanders over October 7 failures
Despite mounting pressure, government is yet to open a national inquiry into attack, which launched the Gaza war.
aljazeera.com
Dharmendra, Bollywood’s ‘He Man’ and one of its most enduring stars, dies at 89
India’s prime minister among those paying tribute to celebrated actor whose career spanned six decadesDharmendra, one of the most enduring stars of India’s Bollywood cinema, has died at the age of...
theguardian.com
Homeless in Abidjan to World Cup hope via Hackney Marshes - rise of QPR's Kone
Richard Kone was homeless at 16, playing non-league football fewer than two years ago and now he could be going to the 2026 World Cup.
bbc.com
Early bets for Week 13: Texans' defense to fluster Colts; four other plays to make
What lines offered value once odds came out? Here are five early bets to consider making going into Week 13.
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Women's AP Top 25 poll reaction: What to know about every team
The third in-season women's AP Top 25 poll is out. Here's what's next for every team in the standings.
espn.com
What we know about Israeli assassination of Hezbollah commander
Israeli has assassinated Hezbollah commander Haytham Ali Tabatabai, the most senior leader killed since 2024.
aljazeera.com
Did Egg get a Michelin star? Did Super Hans make it to Macedonia? The TV shows that most need a comeback
From a newer, greener Top Gear to the greatest comedy of all time, here are the series Guardian readers most want back on our screensAs Line of Duty and Doctor Foster both return for new series, we...
theguardian.com
Best Apple Watch (2025): Buyer’s Guide to the Series 11, SE 3, and Ultra 3
Should you splurge on the new Series 11? Or will the Watch SE 3 do? Let us help you figure out which version to get (and which to avoid).
wired.com
Dharmendra, Bollywood Leading Man, Dies at 89
Dharmendra in 2023. “There’s no role he cannot do,” his biographer said. “You cannot slot him into a pigeonhole.”
nytimes.com
Two peers suspended from House of Lords for breaking lobbying rules
Lord Dannatt and Lord Evans of Watford were filmed breaking rules in undercover footage recorded by GuardianUK politics live – latest updatesTwo long-serving peers are to be suspended from the Hous...
theguardian.com
Hip-hop godfathers the Last Poets: ‘In times of great chaos, there’s opportunity’
The two remaining members of the groundbreaking, politically revolutionary group talk about the state of hip-hop and the US government’s attacks on people of colorFor the first time in 35 years, Bi...
theguardian.com
Bayer soars on promising trial results for stroke prevention drug
Findings are respite for German conglomerate facing sliding sales of blockbuster drugs and US legal challenges
ft.com
Reform UK claim to have saved £331m at English councils – but do the numbers stack up?
Experts say councils face limits on cuts as Reform’s savings on IT deals, office moves and EV projects are disputedReform UK has ignored requests to share the evidence for its claim to have saved £...
theguardian.com
Jimmy Cliff, Jamaican reggae singer, actor and cultural icon, dies aged 81
Star of The Harder They Come had hits including You Can Get It If You Really Want and I Can See Clearly NowJimmy Cliff, the singer and actor whose mellifluous voice helped to turn reggae into a glo...
theguardian.com
Are tech companies using your private data to train AI models?
As tech firms race to release new AI tools, users are left unsure how much of their personal data these systems may take
aljazeera.com
New Era: Big 12 nets $50M NIL hoops event deal
Big 12 announced Monday that it will get eight automatic bids to the Players Era Festival, in coming years, which will give every participant a guaranteed $1 million NIL payout.
espn.com
Deadly floods and landslides continue to plague Southeast Asia
More rainfall is expected in the region over the coming days as thousands lose homes and crops.
aljazeera.com
‘Extra challenging during a difficult time’: Robert Redford’s daughter criticises AI tributes to the late actor
Amy Redford thanks fans for ‘love and support’ but takes issue with ‘AI versions of funerals, tributes and quotes from members of my family that are fabrications’Robert Redford’s daughter Amy Redfo...
theguardian.com
Calls to resolve offside rule 'grey area' after Liverpool, Spurs incidents
Liverpool supporters were left aggrieved on Saturday as a grey area in the offside rule hit them for a second game in a row - adding weight to the argument that officials must bring clarity to thei...
skysports.com
‘The world is such a nice thing!’: Matt Maltese, the songwriter for pop’s A-list … and Shakespeare
After getting dropped by a major label, the Leonard Cohen-influenced south Londoner kept going, and has now won fans in Rosalía, Sabrina Carpenter and more. But writing for the Bard is the best of...
theguardian.com
A Research Leader Behind ChatGPT’s Mental Health Work Is Leaving OpenAI
The model policy team leads core parts of AI safety research, including how ChatGPT responds to users in crisis.
wired.com
England take Ashes gamble by letting players skip pink-ball tour match
England have elected against sending senior players to play a pink-ball practice match ahead of the second Ashes Test, despite being thrashed inside two days during the series opener.
skysports.com
Scientists find hidden switch that lets tumors shapeshift and evade treatment
Scientists are uncovering what makes some carcinomas so resistant: their ability to change identity. Two new studies reveal crucial proteins and structures that could become targets for future ther...
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'No one will support it': Ukraine's soldiers react to US peace plan
Ukrainian soldiers at the front are angry, defiant and resigned after US plan became public.
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No, there is no ceasefire in Gaza
Israel’s bombing of Gaza is not a ‘violation of the ceasefire'. It is a continuing genocide under diplomatic cover.
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Zombie fires: how Arctic wildfires that come back to life are ravaging forests
Blazes that smoulder in the permafrost, only to reignite, are extending fire season though winter, leaving vegetation struggling to recoverIn May 2023, a lightning strike hit the forest in Donnie C...
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‘A Thanksgiving classic’: why Stuck in Love is my feelgood movie
The latest in our series of writers highlighting their all-time favorite comfort films is a 2012 indie romcom that begins and ends on the November holidayI’ve watched this movie almost every Novemb...
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US plan to stop Ukraine war is “not reasonable”
“Trump has squeezed and pushed the Ukrainians very, very hard.”
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Your brain shows damage before your blood pressure even rises
Hypertension begins harming the brain surprisingly early, even before measurable blood pressure increases. Key cells related to blood vessels, signaling, and myelin maintenance begin aging prematur...
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U.S. and Ukraine Expected to Press on With Peace Plan Talks
Andriy Yermak, the head of Ukraine’s delegation, left, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio after their talks in Geneva on Sunday.
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Business secretary dismisses claim ‘shambolic’ pre-budget uncertainty has caused hit to growth – UK politics live
Peter Kyle defends government as Reeves faces criticism about pre-budget briefings ahead of Wednesday announcementGood morning. We are two days away from the budget and, although we have a good ide...
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Gaza sports club offers activities despite destruction
A sports club in Gaza is offering activities for children despite its facilities being destroyed by Israel’s war.
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Bollywood's 'He-Man' Dharmendra dies at 89
Best known for the iconic role of Veeru in the all-time great Sholay, Dharmendra was India's "most handsome actor".
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England's first-choice batters to sit out tour match
England pass up the opportunity to send their first-choice batters to gain match practice in an Ashes tour game in Canberra, despite a dismal defeat in the first Test.
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Desperate Journey review – Nazi-fleeing Jewish boy heads for the glamour of wartime Paris
A young Austrian Jew hides out in the nightclub scene in this 1930s-set drama based on a real story – and inspired by countless other tales of Jews in exile in EuropeIt is 1938 and the Austrian Ans...
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The Trump team’s tortured path to a Ukraine peace plan
Washington’s mixed signals and shifting proposals unsettle allies as negotiations near a critical phase
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How Norris can still win F1 title in Qatar despite dramatic disqualifications
Lando Norris can still seal the 2025 F1 Drivers' Championship this weekend at the Qatar Grand Prix despite shock disqualifications for himself and McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri in Las Vegas, but...
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Your guide to men's college basketball Feast Week: The 9 best games to watch
From the Players Era in Las Vegas to a showcase in New York City, here's what we're watching Thanksgiving week.
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S Korea's most prolific online sex criminal sentenced to life in prison
"Pastor" Kim Nok-wan, 33, ran a cybersex ring that exploited hundreds of victims including minors.
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Russia-Ukraine war live: EU to discuss US plan, several killed in Kharkiv
Ukraine and US agree to modify Washington's proposal to end Russia's war, but offer few details.
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Immune cells use a surprising trick to heal muscle faster
A research team has found that specific immune cells can connect with muscle fibers in a lightning-fast, neuron-like way to promote healing. These cells deliver quick pulses of calcium, triggering...
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How rolling sand dunes are creeping up on last remaining oases on edge of Sahara
In western Chad, villagers are desperately trying to hold back the sand as the climate crisis wreaks havoc on one of the hottest countries in the worldOn the ochre sands of Kanem, the neat vegetabl...
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Another Cop wrecked by fossil fuel interests and our leaders’ cowardice – but there is another way | Genevieve Guenther
The fingerprints of Russia and Saudi Arabia are all over the decision text in Brazil. But a group of nations led by Colombia and the Netherlands offer hopeGenevieve Guenther is the founding directo...
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Wales' deputies backed to step up against Springboks
Joe Hawkins believes Wales' much-changed side can rise to the challenge against world champions South Africa in Cardiff on Saturday.
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Week 13 Power Rankings: Miami's making moves; two new teams join
What has each Top 25 team improved in most since the season started?
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Michelin-starred Australian chef Skye Gyngell dies aged 62
Skye Gyngell, a former private chef to Nigella Lawson and Madonna, was diagnosed with skin cancer last year.
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Predicting the USMNT's starting lineup at the World Cup: What previous tournaments tell us
When the USMNT plays in a World Cup, there are always some locks, and always some players who come out of nowhere to start games.
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Taskforce calls for UK nuclear regulation reset to speed construction
Panel’s final report outlines planning and environmental changes to get plants built faster and cheaperA government taskforce has finalised its plans to speed up and lower the cost of rolling out a...
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NHL's best this week: The case for a new 'playoff cutoff' date
We all know the American Thanksgiving playoff rule. Here's a better date for hockey fans to use.
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Farage urged to explain conspiracy theories linked to antisemitism he voiced in US media
Exclusive: The Reform UK leader discussed far-right talking points in web TV and radio appearances between 2009 and 2018Nigel Farage is facing calls to explain why he repeatedly aired tropes and co...
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Politicians urge Labour to restore Electoral Commission independence
All-party group say move is needed to stop UK lagging behind global standards on election integrityKeir Starmer is being urged to restore independence to the Electoral Commission, with MPs and peer...
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The Creeps review – reference-heavy mashup of Gremlins and American Pie is stupid-funny
On paper, ‘horny teens do battle with mini demon snowmen’ sounds fun, but the jokes are dumb and the references to better films only draw attention to its weaknessesIt’s teenager Zach (Chris Cavali...
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‘I’m afraid for our children’: living with the climate crisis in the Philippines – in pictures
The Philippines is one of the countries most at risk of the climate emergency due to its low-lying island geography. With sea temperatures rising, the country deals with increasingly frequent and i...
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Celebrity Traitors star Joe Marler squares up to Nick Mohammed: best podcasts of the week
The sportsman pretends to be a psychologist in a new show which sees him square up to his reality show pal. Plus, refugees share moving stories of hope“This show is pseudopsychologist Joe,” announc...
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Monkey soulmates and extraordinary talent: the man Charlie Chaplin called ‘the greatest actor in the world’
Michel Simon, who steals the show in Jean Vigo’s 1934 masterpiece L’Atalante, was a soft-faced, gravelly voiced clown capable of tremendous pathos – and total chaosJean Vigo’s L’Atalante, his poeti...
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Holbein: Renaissance Master by Elizabeth Goldring review – a magnificent portrait of the artist
The first scholarly biography in more than 100 years of the man who immortalised the Tudor court does not disappointMuch of what we know, or think we know, about the court of Henry VIII comes direc...
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Europe Is Bending the Knee to the US on Tech Policy
The Trump administration's pressure on European regulators is having an impact, with fewer restrictions on Big Tech and canceled measures.
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Littler hopes world title defence doesn't open with clash against Greaves
Luke Littler hopes his world title defence won't open with a clash against Beau Greaves.
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Israeli strike on Lebanon’s capital Beirut kills Hezbollah official
Attack, which killed five, is the first to target Beirut since a ceasefire was agreed a year ago.
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Republican strategist on the state MAGA after Marjorie Taylor Greene's resignation
NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Republican strategist Alex Conant about the state of the MAGA coalition following Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's decision to resign from Congress.
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Record sargassum piles trap sea turtle hatchlings on Florida beaches
Sargassum seaweed is creating major new obstacles for sea turtle hatchlings, drastically slowing their crawl to the ocean and increasing their risk from predators and heat. Despite the physical cha...
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'An inspiration' - Yule steps up for Tour challenge
Norfolk golfer Jack Yule is set to make his DP World Tour debut in Australia after coming through a "gruelling" qualifying school.
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TV tonight: what history warns us about being on the brink of disaster
Could the British Museum’s artefacts hold answers for our problem-plagued society? Plus: behind the Glastonbury ticket scam scandal. Here’s what to watch this evening9pm, BBC TwoAs the world hurtle...
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University students in England get two-thirds of funding of a decade ago, analysis finds
University leaders says planned levy on international student fees will leave many institutions even worse offUniversity students in England get just two-thirds of the funding they would have recei...
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I endured an English public school. But that’s not the only reason I’m unsurprised about the Farage allegations |
Let’s put aside the schooldays accusations and look, instead, at the Reform leader’s path since then. I think a pretty clear picture of the man emerges When I see the allegations of racism against...
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From Rachel Reeves’s fiscal rules to sitting down in new jeans: Edith Pritchett’s week in Venn diagrams – cartoon
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Qatar GP: UK schedule and how to watch on Sky Sports
Whatever is going to happen next in Formula 1's increasingly dramatic three-way fight for the world title as the Qatar Grand Prix stages the penultimate race weekend - and the final Sprint - of the...
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Team Haney slam Benn: 'When will he do something on Devin's level?'
Conor Benn does not feature high on new WBO welterweight world champion Devin Haney's agenda.
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Philippine President Marcos says seven arrested over corruption scandal
Arrests come amid outrage over 'ghost' flood control projects estimated to have cost the Philippines $2bn.
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Udo Kier: a life in pictures
The prolific German actor – whose career ranged from camp cult cinema to European films and Hollywood – has died aged 81Udo Kier, German actor who starred in 200 films spanning Lars von Trier to Ac...
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Udo Kier, German actor who starred in 200 films spanning Lars von Trier to Ace Ventura, dies aged 81
Actor who appeared in My Own Private Idaho, Blade, Armageddon and Dogville, as well as Madonna music videos and video games, died on SundayUdo Kier, the German actor who appeared in 275 roles acros...
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BBC in crisis: key questions to answer as Commons select committee meets
MPs will examine Michael Prescott’s claims of liberal bias in coverage of Gaza, racial diversity and trans issuesThe BBC has been plunged into crisis by the sudden resignation of its director gener...
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Shabana Mahmood is an avatar of open Britain – that’s what makes her fable about immigration so seductive | Nesrine Malik
‘She is the daughter of immigrants,’ supporters of her cruel asylum policies say. ‘How can she be wrong?’ Let me put them straightOver the past couple of weeks, Shabana Mahmood has launched not onl...
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A united Ireland referendum must not be ‘another Brexit’, analysts say
Two leading journalists from both sides of the border warn against another ‘vague, thumbs up-thumbs down’ voteA decade after the UK stumbled into a hasty referendum that polarised the nation and un...
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‘An inner duty’: the 35-year quest to bring Bach’s lost organ works to light
Musicologist Peter Wollny chanced upon the manuscripts in 1992 and authenticating them took half of his lifetimeThe best fictional detectives are famed for their intuition, an ability to spot some...
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They wore heels, sequins and little else! The heady nights and glistening bodies of cult queer club PDA
In the pounding heat of a sweaty basement, revellers danced till 6am posing in lavish outfits and flexing their thigh-high boots. Liz Johnson Artur relives how she photographed the anything-goes sp...
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How to get the UK out of its economic hole
Reeves’ challenge is to remedy the disaster that Brexit has been for the country
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‘Keir Starmer is not on the ballot paper in this election’, says Welsh first minister
Labour’s Eluned Morgan distances herself from national government ahead of Senedd ballot in May
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Virginia's tough rules for felons to regain their voting rights could soon be changing
Virginia is one of just a few states where only the governor can restore voting rights for people with felony convictions. But Virginia's rules may soon be changing.
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Why a 50-year-old report on the assassinations of foreign leaders matters today
As Trump administration's clashes with Venezuela continue, we look at why a 50-year-old Senate committee report on the CIA's role in the assassinations of foreign leaders resonates today.
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Snapchat starts age checks in Australia ahead of teen social media ban
Move comes as Australia prepares to enforce a world-first social media ban for children aged under 16.
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What 96,000 adults taught scientists about preventing constipation
A massive long-term study shows that Mediterranean and plant-based diets can help prevent chronic constipation in aging adults. Surprisingly, the benefits weren’t explained by fiber alone. Western...
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Transfer rumors, news: Man United ready to give Semenyo Onana's squad number
Manchester United are hoping they can lure Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo to Old Trafford. Transfer Talk has the latest news and rumors.
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Global surge in ultra-processed foods sparks urgent health warning
Ultra-processed foods are rapidly becoming a global dietary staple, and new research links them to worsening health outcomes around the world. Scientists say only bold, coordinated policy action ca...
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Hamas meet Egypt’s spy chief, says Israel’s attacks on Gaza threaten truce
Meeting in Cairo comes as Palestinians in Gaza held funerals for the dozens of people killed in Israel's latest attacks.
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New obesity discovery rewrites decades of fat metabolism science
Researchers have uncovered a surprising new role for the HSL protein: beyond breaking down fat, it also works inside the nucleus of fat cells to keep them functioning properly. When HSL is missing,...
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Jamil Abdullah Al-Amin, Black Power Activist Known as H. Rap Brown, Dies at 82
Jamil Abdullah Al-Amin, then known as H. Rap Brown, in 1967. At the time, he was chairman of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee.
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Rams take over NFC's top seed; now SB favorites
As a result of their 34-7 win over the Buccaneers on Sunday, Matthew Stafford and the 9-2 Rams secured the best record in the NFC, and coach Sean McVay said after the win, "I love the way that we'v...
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How can Australia convince the world to give up fossil fuels if Anthony Albanese is contradicting himself on gas expansion? | Bill Hare
Getting to net zero CO2 emissions globally means we can halt global warming. This requires a rapid phase-out. It’s physicsWith another set of global climate talks behind us, the Australian governme...
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,369
Here are the key events from day 1,369 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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Lee Tamahori, Director of Film Voted New Zealand’s Best, Dies at 75
A scene from the 1994 film “Once Were Warriors,” directed by Lee Tamahori. It became the highest-grossing film in New Zealand’s history.
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In Geneva, U.S. and Ukraine officials report progress on ending war with Russia
Top U.S. and Ukrainian officials said Sunday they'd made progress toward ending the Russia-Ukraine war but provided scant details after discussing the American proposal to achieve peace.
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Sources: D-II Eastern New Mexico to hire Briles
Art Briles, fired by Baylor in 2016 following a review of the Big 12 school's handling of sexual assault allegations made against several football players, is set to take over as coach at Division...
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US and Ukraine report progress in talks on peace plan with Russia
Officials provide few details of how Kyiv and Moscow will resolve outstanding issues following meeting in Geneva
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Machu Picchu hit by a row over tourist buses
Protests have taken place over the coaches that take visitors up to the world heritage site in Peru.
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UK is costliest country to build new nuclear power, government review warns
Task force calls for super regulator to seize control of sprawling bureaucracy
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The End of the Longest Peace?
One of history’s greatest achievements is under threat.